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Lemon Curd

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Prep Time30 minutes
RecipesBritish lemons dessert filling curd

Description

Lemon curd is a British teatime favorite. This sweet, yet tart, velvety spread is heavenly on freshly baked scones, muffins, and tea breads. Another favorite is serving lemon curd on gingerbread or used as a filling for tarts and cakes. Lemon curd can add a special touch to your favorite desserts and tea time goodies.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 c unsalted butter
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1⁄2 c fresh lemon juice
  • 1⁄2 c sugar
  • 1 t grated lemon peel

Instructions

Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. In small bowl, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice and sugar until blended. Slowly whisk in melted butter. Return ingredients to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon. Do not let mixture boil. Immediately pour through fine mesh strainer into a small bowl. Stir in lemon peel. Place plastic wrap directly on surface. Cut slits with sharp knife for steam to escape. Refrigerate until well chilled. Store in fridge 1 week or frozen up to 1 month.
Use curd to layer between cakes, over scones, cheesecake, fill tarts or cream puffs etc.

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